Beijing property the most expensive
2009-11-18 08:20:15
It is more expensive to buy an apartment in Beijing than in 35 other cities in China, and several family members often contribute to the cost of property in the capital, new data shows.
High school headmasters to recommend students to PKU
2009-11-17 10:04:42
Four high school headmasters will be able to recommend graduates to Peking University without the need for entrance exams, the Beijing Times reported yesterday.
Ex-chengguan boss jailed for eight years
2009-11-17 09:49:28
A former head of the Huairou district urban management department who took bribes and embezzled money has been jailed for more than eight years.
Southern plan brings in top retailers
2009-11-17 09:47:47
Top retailers have said they will open new outlets in southern Beijing, just 10 days after the city government unveiled its ambitious development plan for the area.
H1N1 jab plan to be expanded citywide
2009-11-17 09:41:30
The A(H1N1) influenza inoculation plan may be expanded to include people without a Beijing residency permit, the government said Monday.
Passengers stranded as pilots strike
2009-11-17 09:39:47
About 260 passengers expecting to fly from Beijing to Helsinki had their flights cancelled or rerouted yesterday after 750 Finnair pilots went on strike yesterday morning in Finland.
'Low' expectations for Christmas sales
2009-11-17 08:15:12
Businesses in Beijing are gearing up for one of the biggest shopping seasons in China, but some predict bad tidings for profit after the economic crisis.
A/H1N1 flu shots available to all Beijing residents
2009-11-16 11:21:35
All Beijing residents will have access to the A/H1N1 flu vaccine starting today until December 13, the Beijing Daily reported.
Adventures in the Silk Market
2009-11-16 09:04:03
It might be the most amazing place in Beijing. No, I'm not talking about the Great Wall snaking up mountains or the beautiful architecture of the Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven. I'm talking about Silk Market (Xiushui Street).
Beijing closes gap with HK
2009-11-16 09:02:43
While growing up in her snowbound village outside of Harbin in the extreme weather of northeast China, Yang Wan often dreamed of visiting Hong Kong.
Lenovo hit by battery woes
2009-11-16 08:59:27
More than 200 Lenovo F41 laptop users have demanded the Chinese computer maker replace their faulty batteries.
Piazza Italia 'closes' amid mounting debts
2009-11-16 08:55:10
A dozen suppliers owed a total of about 500,000 yuan expect to be paid today by Piazza Italia, which claims to be the biggest Italian food center outside Italy.